The Imposter(2012)
“There are two sides to every lie.”
Overview
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.
Director
Bart Layton
Studio
RAW
Revenue
$898K
Cast
Frédéric Bourdin
as Self
Adam O'Brian
as Frédéric Bourdin
Anna Ruben
as Carey Gibson
Cathy Dresbach
as Nancy Fisher
Alan Teichman
as Charlie Parker
Iván Villanueva
as Social Worker
María Jesús Hoyos
as Judge
Ken Appledorn
as Vice Consul
Mary Twala
as Granny
Seipati Motshwane
as Rethabile
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Box Office
$898K
Production Companies
RAW • Red Box Films • Passion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Imposter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Imposter (2012).
What is The Imposter about?▼
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.
Who directed The Imposter?▼
The Imposter was directed by Bart Layton and released in 2012. It is a documentary, mystery, crime film.
How long is The Imposter?▼
The Imposter has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Imposter?▼
The cast of The Imposter includes Frédéric Bourdin as Self, Adam O'Brian as Frédéric Bourdin, Anna Ruben as Carey Gibson, Cathy Dresbach as Nancy Fisher, Alan Teichman as Charlie Parker and more.
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